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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2002 Chrysler Sebring Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 210 total for the year
Median mileage
20,016miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 2% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,016 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers will come on for twenty to thirty minutes then stop. Consumer took vehicle to to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that problem recurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10090032, filed 2004-09

“Windshield shows a refection of the vehicle. This causes the driver's vision to be obstructed. Had tried to alleviate problem by covering or painting it, but problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #10044256, filed 2003-10

“Consumer states that the only way the defroster will work is if the vehicle is in motion and this is causing a distraction to the consumer view. Dealer notified ts”

NHTSA complaint #8021560, filed 2002-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201033%
200925%
200863%
2007113%
200633%
2004105%
200252%
2001146%
200078%
199974%
1998166%
1997147%
1996288%
199575%

Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring

Engine cooling
48 complaints
Suspension
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Wheels
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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